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Rolla Boy Forums Junkie Club Member Location: Sydney, NSW Registered: May 2002	Re: Motor Show Thu, 17 October 2002 07:11 Also just found this... The new Holden SSX... Looks *different*... I dunno what to call it actually... HOLDEN has released an all-wheel-drive V8 sports hatch concept car at the Sydney Motor Show which chairman and managing director Peter Hanenberger says could be driving on our roads in less than two years. The car, dubbed the SSX, is described by Holden as a luxury four-seater sports lifestyle machine. A key feature is its flat-floored, multi-purpose load area which is accessible through a large rear hatch. Peter Hanenberger, Holden Chairman and Managing Director, believes vehicles like SSX will complement the off-road AWD capability of cars like the upcoming Cross8 as Holden enters a new era of manufacturing flexibility based around families of niche vehicles. "SSX is our vision of the future. It is the cream of our Australian design and engineering expertise channelled into a car of world class standard. It heralds a family of low ride height, inspirational all-wheel-drive niche performance vehicles that could become reality in less than two years," Mr Hanenberger said. Michael Simcoe, Holden's Executive in Charge, Design, says the company will be monitoring reaction to the car to gauge future demand. "We're asking questions with this showcar. We want people to tell us if a flexible performance vehicle like this is something they'd like to see in a few years. We're saying that where we are with the Commodore SS right now isn't necessarily the only way to go. We intend to expand the range with more and more inspirational niche models with a variety of powertrains, drive systems and innovative body styles," he continued. The sleek SSX (SS + Crossover) is the product of the company's biggest ever concept car project. Besides its V8 powerplant, the SSX has a wide track stance, wheel arch extensions over 19-inch magnesium alloys, front fender vents, Venturi-style aerodynamic underpans - punctuated at the rear by twin central exhausts - and dual aircraft-style fuel filler doors. Styling cues are VY Commodore with a more aggressive edge - in front a bold, deeper facia with twin projector headlamps, foglamps and exclusive grille. At the rear, the hatch is integrated and edged with a slim black spoiler. Specific blackout tail lamps set SSX even further apart. The rear load compartment features a matt black floor bisected by stainless steel wear strips, and side storage compartments finished in Titan silver. With either or both of the rear seats folded, the steel-highlighted floor finish continues and an integrated rear storage bin remains accessible. The Holden SSX design concept is powered by a high output, 5.7 litre Generation III V8 engine. S SX Feature Highlights Mechanical: 5.7 litre high performance GEN III V8 engine 4-speed electronic automatic transmission All-wheel drive Front, rear and centre open differentials High-performance Harrop brakes with specific SSX caliper graphics Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Traction control Power steering Front track: 1,623 mm Rear track: 1,680 mm Comfort/Convenience: Power side windows, power rear window Steering wheel with height and reach adjust Electric driver's seat height function Large screen menu-controlled multi-function display Dual zone climate control Cruise control Headlamps auto off; programmable time delay Rear window demister Roof-mounted storage compartment with integrated spot lamps Solid, fold open seatback map pockets in Titan silver Safety/Security Driver and passenger airbags Remote hatch lock and remote key release Anti-submarining seat ramps Automatic collision engine shut down Encoded remote key Engine immobiliser Dual stage unlocking Remote deadlocking [Report message to a moderator]

	Subject	Poster	Date
	Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Mon, 14 October 2002 09:12
	Re: Motor Show	EvilJack	Mon, 14 October 2002 09:23
	Re: Motor Show	Classique71	Mon, 14 October 2002 09:50
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Mon, 14 October 2002 10:17
	Re: Motor Show	THE WITZL	Mon, 14 October 2002 12:19
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Tue, 15 October 2002 10:06
	Re: Motor Show	GIN51E	Tue, 15 October 2002 22:27
	Re: Motor Show	CrAiGzEE	Tue, 15 October 2002 10:08
	Re: Motor Show	HSV_gal	Wed, 16 October 2002 06:12
	Re: Motor Show	THE WITZL	Wed, 16 October 2002 06:34
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Thu, 17 October 2002 07:07
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Thu, 17 October 2002 07:11
	Re: Motor Show	EvilJack	Thu, 17 October 2002 07:21
	Re: Motor Show	rob_RA40	Thu, 17 October 2002 10:19
	Re: Motor Show	manipulate	Thu, 17 October 2002 11:10
	Re: Motor Show	THE WITZL	Thu, 17 October 2002 13:54
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Fri, 18 October 2002 10:02
	Re: Motor Show	wannatoy	Mon, 21 October 2002 06:23
	Re: Motor Show	FWDCelica	Mon, 21 October 2002 09:14
	Re: Motor Show	CrAiGzEE	Mon, 21 October 2002 09:42
	Re: Motor Show	wannatoy	Mon, 21 October 2002 11:32
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Wed, 23 October 2002 06:58
	Re: Motor Show	St3ve_AE92	Wed, 23 October 2002 07:53
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Wed, 23 October 2002 08:52
	Re: Motor Show	EvilJack	Wed, 23 October 2002 08:56
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Wed, 23 October 2002 09:44
	Re: Motor Show	EvilJack	Wed, 23 October 2002 09:46
	Re: Motor Show	St3ve_AE92	Wed, 23 October 2002 10:45
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Fri, 25 October 2002 06:33
	Re: Motor Show	THE WITZL	Fri, 25 October 2002 06:50
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Fri, 25 October 2002 07:17
	Re: Motor Show	SmellyTofu	Fri, 25 October 2002 12:02
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Fri, 25 October 2002 16:21
	Re: Motor Show	SmellyTofu	Fri, 25 October 2002 22:05
	Re: Motor Show	HyEnA^	Sat, 26 October 2002 00:59
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Sun, 27 October 2002 13:45
	Re: Motor Show	SmellyTofu	Mon, 28 October 2002 06:02
	Re: Motor Show	THE WITZL	Tue, 29 October 2002 03:32
	Re: Motor Show	Rolla Boy	Tue, 29 October 2002 08:03

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